Serotonergic Agonist Definition

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Serotonergic Agonist: Agents that have an affinity for serotonin receptors and are able to mimic the effects of serotonin by stimulating the physiologic activity at the cell receptors. These compounds are used as antidepressants, anxiolytics, and in the treatment of migraine.

Synonym: serotonin receptor agonist, serotonin agonist, 5-hydroxytrytamine agonist, 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists, 5-ht3 agonist, 5-ht2 agonist, 5-ht1 agonist, 5-ht agonist.